Introduction to Psychology
Making Sense of Your World

Course Description:  In this web-based interactive course, students explore concepts of psychology through life-like scenarios focusing on aggression, addictive behavior, memory, interpersonal relations, and self-care.  Students explore scientific methods of research as well as the major schools of psychology as they relate to issues in the five primary focus areas.  Basic computer skills are recommended.

Course Contents: 

Students will learn about:

• Aggression
• Road Rage
• Substance and Behavioral Addictions
• Memory
• Memory Distortion
• Ethnic, Age, and Sexual Discrimination
• Depression
• Teen Depression and Suicide
• Self-esteem
• Eating Disorders
• Body Image
• Scientific methods
• Schools of Psychology

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